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June 3, 2026ChallengesOpen Access

Tikanga Māori as a Relational Framework for Cultural Change in Aotearoa New Zealand

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BGBen GrayUniversity of OtagoHSHoani SmithLincoln University

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Implication

This analysis demonstrates how tikanga Māori informs governance and sustainability in Aotearoa New Zealand, indicating a need for cultural shift.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore how tikanga Māori can serve as a framework for cultural change in response to global challenges.
  • Analyzed examples from various sectors including law, health, and sport to illustrate the application of tikanga.
  • Investigated the impact of tikanga on institutional practices and everyday behavior within Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • Tikanga Māori promotes interconnectedness and responsibility, leading to improved collective wellbeing.
  • The analysis shows the limitations of dominant Western approaches in addressing contemporary issues.
  • Tikanga offers a viable alternative for rethinking governance and sustainability in complex environments.

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Gray et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc58bdee9eb8c0dce6ec9https://doi.org/10.3390/challe17020018
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